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Types of Materials for Making Ancient Dayak Mandau
At first glance, the Mandau looks like a traditional sword in general. However, Mandau Is Usually Made With A Thick Ethnic Pattern. The Decoration Is So Detailed, From The Handles, Scabbards, To The Inlaid Blades And Carved In Gold / Silver / Copper And Decorated With Bird Feathers Or Human Hair.
Mandau Blade
In the Past, Bilahmandau or in the Dayak language called Isin Mandau / Mata Mandau, was made of special metal minerals found in certain types of rocks found in various regions of Kalimantan, namely:
1. Sanaman Mantikei Stone: Those in Kereng Gambir, Sei-Koro Jangkang, Sei Mantikei Tributary of the Samba River, Katingan River intersection (Katingan Regency). In addition to this place, there are rocks containing metal ore Sanaman Mantikei, this place is also famous as a place for experts in Mandau forging.
2. Mujat Stone and Tengger Stone: Which is around the Tanah Grogot Sand (South Kalimantan).
3. Batu Montalat: Located in the upper reaches of the Montalat River, the Barito tributary (Barito Regency) and in the Upper Saripoi or Barito area.
4. In the upper reaches of the Mahakam River, around Long Exactly and Long Dehe, and around Long Nawang and Long Pahangai (East Kalimantan)
5. In the Upper Kapuas River (West Kalimantan) Diudik Putus Sibau.
6. In the Upper Baram River, Serawak Cat Area (North Kalimantan)
Metal Taken From These Rocks Is Believed To Have Sharpness And Is Very Toxic So That If It Is Processed Into A Weapon It Can Immediately Result In Death For Those Who Do It.
How To Get Metal Usually With The Help Of Some People Who Can Regard The Rocks Containing That Special Metal They Can See From The Characteristics Of Its Physical Form, Where It Is Found, Or Also With Magical Abilities Like The Sixth Sense Either Through Dreams Or Whispers So As To Bring It To The Rock .
With That Material, The Mandau That Is Made Will Be Very Hard And Strong. However, When Formed Or The Manufacturing Process Is Still Soft.
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Mandau Basically Has A Variety Of Models That Are Different From One Region To Another, So You Are Not Surprised That The Shape And Types Of Carving Are Diverse. In essence, this is not a difference that states the good or bad quality of a Mandau, but rather leads to the tastes of the maker and the orderer, which means how rich and creative the Dayak artists were in the past.
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